JAZZ™ Apples teams up with Star Chef Mark Aisthorpe to Stop Apple Wastage JAZZ™ Apples have teamed up with Mark Aisthorpe - one of the rising culinary stars in the UK - to showcase how consumers can turn everyday ingredients into moreish masterpieces and cut down on their kitchen wastage. Mark’s JAZZ™ Apple inspired line-up to help you be more sustainable in your kitchen … [Read more...]

Country Range relaunches Vegan Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie Leading UK and Ireland foodservice brand Country Range has revamped and relaunched the recipe for its Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie so it’s bigger and tastier than ever, as well as now being suitable for vegans. Made using Irish Bramley apples for a true traditional apple pie flavour and vegan pastry produced from … [Read more...]

Leading premium German beer brand Krombacher’s annual results have been released and the brewery is raising a stein or two after enjoying its best ever year in the UK On-Trade. The brand, which has been imported into the UK since the mid-80s, saw its On-Trade business grow by a remarkable 17% in 2022 against 2021. Largely driven by new taps and draught installations across … [Read more...]

Top tips to lengthen the life of your commercial kitchen equipment   With rising costs placing new pressures on the hospitality industry, the last thing you want to think about is having to replace your vital commercial kitchen equipment. Although purchasing from new is sometimes the only option, there are things that you can do to keep your appliances working at … [Read more...]

Country Range Group confirms Thomas Ridley exit The Country Range Group has confirmed the exit of Thomas Ridley with immediate effect following the company’s acquisition by Bidfood. Country Range Group Chief Executive Martin Ward said: “Our Group is extremely close and it’s always a shame when we lose a member, especially one as long standing as Thomas Ridley. We wish … [Read more...]

From Design To Finish: Different Contractors Needed For Your Hotel Construction The construction of a hotel is a complex process that involves many different contractors and specialists. These may include general contractors, architects, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors, and more. Each of these contractors will play a vital role in the … [Read more...]

Optimising Fleet Management in the Food Delivery Business Perhaps you already have a food delivery business running smoothly but need a few new vans to expand the company beyond its current size. Maybe you are just starting out and precise financial management is key to your success in the local food delivery sector. There’s also a chance that the last financial year did … [Read more...]

Country Range Group smashes fundraising target for 30th anniversary celebrations The Country Range Group has announced that throughout 2022 its member wholesalers and central office team helped raise a remarkable £186,190 for various national and local charities as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations. The foodservice buying group’s initial target was £100,000, … [Read more...]

Harvest leaves Country Range Group Harvest Fine Foods have left the Country Range Group with immediate effect following the company’s acquisition by Bidfood. Harvest, which supplies caterers across Dorset, Hampshire and Sussex joined the Country Range Group in September 2016. Country Range Group Chief Executive Martin Ward said: “We’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with … [Read more...]